BDAZ Report post Posted April 7, 2014 I just received my first orders of drum dyed veg tan leather. Any suggestions on casing for stamping and possibly carving. I usually wet the leather and then wait until it almost returns to normal color, but black doesn't change at all when wet?? I suppose I could case over night but I am trying to speed up production using drum dyed. Thanks! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paprhangr Report post Posted April 12, 2014 Will drum dyed leather absorb water? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted April 13, 2014 A moisture meter might help you. http://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-Instruments-MMD4E-Moisture/dp/B00275F5O2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397350946&sr=8-1&keywords=moisture+meter Once you get the level that works the best you can always duplicate it with the meter. I'm not certain it will work but it might. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted April 13, 2014 I have considered a moisture meter but I would have thought if it worked, everyone would be using it? Thanks! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted April 13, 2014 Will drum dyed leather absorb water? Yes indeed. Just about the same as undyed veg tan.. Cya! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
